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Events & Health Education
Throughout the year at The Village at Victory Lakes, many different
special events are offered to the residents, as well as to those residing
outside the community. One week might feature a senior exercise program
and the next might feature a guest speaker sharing his or her expertise
regarding hip and knee replacement. Then, later in the month, there
might be a holiday barbeque with live music, a choir performance
in the chapel or any of the the other countless other fun, relaxing
and educational events that are regularly scheduled at The Village
at Victory Lakes.
In addition, we believe that seniors can benefit greatly by learning
more about the benefits of exercise, positive aging and other health-related
matters. That's why we will use this valuable space to share important
health education with you.
Events
The Alzheimer's Project
The Village at Victory Lakes
Saturday January 21 & 28 11a.m.
HBO’s “The Alzheimer’s Project” takes a personal look at the faces behind Alzheimer’s disease, and the forces leading us to find a cure. If you’re a caregiver for someone with this illness, you know too well the debilitating physical and emotional consequences of this disease. You’re invited to join the Alzheimer’s Association and Victory Lakes as their experts present a two-day seminar featuring discussion surrounding the HBO program on Saturday, January 21 and Saturday, January 28 at 11a.m.
Session one features a 90-minute documentary called “The Memory Loss Tapes,” which captures the experience of memory loss from the point of view of the person living with the disease. You will break for a light lunch buffet and then the 30-minute HBO tape, “Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am?” will be featured. Maria Shriver, whose father was diagnosed with the disease, provides commentary and guidance through five insightful lessons.
Session two on January 28 features “Momentum in Science,” which details the current explosion of knowledge within the scientific and medical communities, two years in making. You’ll break for lunch and return to view “Caregivers,” a one-hour collection of five family portraits that highlight the sacrifices, struggles and successes made by those experiencing their loved ones’ descent into dementia.
Though there is no charge for this program, registration is required. Please call Jan Castillo at (847) 356-4665 or send an email to jcastillo@franciscancommunities.com to confirm your registration. Please note: if you are a caregiver please make arrangements for your loved one with dementia to receive outside care during these sessions. The themes are emotionally complex and not recommended for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Rehabilitation Care
The Village at Victory Lakes
If you are a physician devoted to improving the lives of your patients who face issues related to the heart, or if you are someone who is recuperating from a heart condition, learn how the specialized cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program at Franciscan Communities at The Village at Victory Lakes can help. Meet an extraordinary team of nurses, therapists, dieticians and mental health professionals who will develop an individualized approach to meet the specific needs of heart patients. Learn more about the latest clinical, technical and educational developments in the field of cardiac care and see for yourself how a specialized approach can make all the difference. For more information please call (847) 356-5900.
Assisted Living
The Village at Victory Lakes
Wednesday March 21 4-7p.m.
The older we are, the more challenging and stressful moving can be. Let an expert in senior healthcare help you weigh the benefits of an assisted living residence. Visit an open house hosted by Franciscan Communities at The Village at Victory Lakes on Wednesday, March 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. and meet with people, who just like you, have struggled with making the right decision. During your visit you’ll also receive information and a worksheet to help you gauge what’s most important to you in considering a future move, and learn more about the costs of continuing healthcare. If safety is a concern and you need peace of mind, don’t miss this special event.
For directions or more information, please call Annette Fischer at (847) 356-4666 or send an email to afischer@franciscancommunities.com
Serving the Children
The Village at Victory Lakes
Thursday 7:30a.m. and Noon
Kiwanis of Lindenhurst the Lakes area invites you to take a closer look at how you can help serve the children of the world.
This fun group meets at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month, or at noon every fourth Thursday at The Village at Victory Lakes, 1075 E. Victory Drive, in Lindenhurst.
For more information, please call Dennis Dean, president, at (847) 987-4480, or for directions call The Village at Victory Lakes at (847) 356-4666.
Caregiver Focus Group
The Village at Victory Lakes
The National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP has reported that more than 65 million people, 29 percent of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one.
Are you one of these caregivers? We need your help in designing a support group and would appreciate hearing from you about where, when and how we should offer this free service.
Please call Donna Jackson at (847) 356-4555 or Jan Castillo at (847) 356-4665 to register for this one-session focus group.
Blood Pressure Screening
The Village at Victory Lakes
Monday The first and third Monday each month 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Village at Victory Lakes offers FREE blood pressure screenings to Lake County residents at 1075 E. Victory Drive.
Drop-ins are always welcome!
100% Deficiency FREE
The Village at Victory Lakes
Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday, Always!
The Village at Victory Lakes is pleased to announce that it has just received a deficiency free annual license and certification survey through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
We would like to thank of all of the leaders and associates who make Victory Lakes a quality place to live and work at everyday.
Tough Teacher Inspired Students
Franciscan Community Services
Health Education
The Village at Victory Lakes offers you 7 Ways to Age Successfully
1. Socialization
The Village at Victory Lakes is home to many residents and associates. Retirement might have decreased your social stimulation, so maintaining relations with family and friends, and making new ones
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Avoid aches, pains and strains this autumn
The cooler fall weather hasn’t arrived yet but that hasn’t stopped many of you from packing away your swimsuits, summer clothes and oscillating fans. Before you pull out your winter coat, fireplace tools and snow shovel, you
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Are you drinking enough water?
Take a moment and take a deep breath of fresh air. As you know, oxygen is necessary for human beings to live. Now go and get a glass of water. Take a nice drink. Next to oxygen, water is the
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Healthy Aging Month is in September
Age gracefully year round at Victory Lakes!
Every September there’s a national health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects of aging and to provide information and inspiration for adults, age 50+, to
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Seniors enjoying new leisure hobbies
Residents of Franciscan Communities are taking their bodies, minds and spirits on a journey that’s purifying, restoring and revitalizing their senses. Similar to how Franciscan Communities constantly reinvents itself to fulf
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Eating out healthily at restaurants
Fettucine Alfredo, twice-baked lasagna, a half-pound bacon double cheeseburger and just about anything that comes swimming in cheese sauce might sound appetizing. The truth is none of those things will help your arteries and heart do
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Franciscan Communities utilizing pet therapy as wellness programming.
There is a resident at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Lafayette, Ind., that has a special connection with birds. He tries to visit the community’s aviary every day and when he does he whistles to the birds and they whistle back.
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